Grand Canyon University, Arizona's premier private Christian university, has joined the SAGE Tuition Rewards program. One of the fastest-growing U.S. colleges, GCU was home to 20,384 students on its Phoenix campus in spring 2019. 18,208 were traditional undergraduates. In addition, 80,124 students attend GCU's online classes, including more than 2,000 learners engaged in doctoral-level study.

GCU offers more than 200 academic programs, with business, elementary education, hospital management, human services, nursing, special education and teaching among the most popular undergraduate majors. 74% of freshmen live on campus in nationally-acclaimed dorms that Niche ranks as the 6th best in the U.S. (of 1,376 ranked colleges). Dining services were ranked 27th.

Since 2009, GCU has invested millions to improve the quality of academic offerings and student experiences, including construction of new classrooms, laboratories, libraries, student support centers, residence halls and recreational facilities. In 2016, GCU completed a 173,447-square-foot state-of-the-art engineering building, designed to accommodate STEM majors.

One of America's most affordable private colleges, GCU has kept tuition stable at a list price of $16,500 for the past 12 years. 98% of students receive financial aid. Eight national teams of more than 250 counselors provide a personalized admissions process. GCU is home to 21 NCAA Division I sports, including basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

Founded as a Baptist college in 1949, GCU is interdenominational, accepting students from all backgrounds. More than 60 Christian colleges participate in the SAGE private college consortium.